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Balena-AdGuard
github.com/klutchell/balena-adguardAlso covers ad blocker
This project deploys AdGuard Home as a network-wide ad blocker and DNS server on balenaCloud, with optional Tailscale VPN support.
Alternatives
The Best Blocky Alternatives in 2026
8 alternatives0 free · 1 open source
Looking for something like Blocky? Here are 8 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are open source.
Filter DNS requests on a local network with Blocky, a DNS proxy and ad blocker written in Go.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionBalena-AdGuardThis project deploys AdGuard Home as a network-wide ad…Open source optionpersonalDNSfilterFilter DNS requests with personalDNSfilter, which supports…Another optionAdAwayBlock ads system-wide on Android with AdAway using…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balena-AdGuard | — | Not stated | — |
| 2 | AdAway | — | Not stated | Android, Web |
| 3 | AdGuard | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, macOS |
| 4 | TBlock | — | Not stated | Web |
| 5 | Adguard | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, macOS |
| 6 | Pi-Hole | — | Not stated | Browser extension, Linux, Web |
| 7 | AdGuard Home | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, Linux |
| 8 | personalDNSfilter | — | Yes | Windows, Linux, Android |
All Blocky alternatives
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AdAway
adaway.orgAlso covers ad blocker · same kind of website
Block ads system-wide on Android with AdAway using hosts-file or VPN-based filtering, without root access.
3
AdGuard
adguard.com/en/adguard-ios/overview.htmlAlso covers ad blocker · same kind of website
Block ads and trackers in Safari and other apps on iPhone and iPad with AdGuard.
4
TBlock
tblock.meAlso covers ad blocker · same kind of website
Block ads across a system with TBlock, an open-source Python tool that uses the hosts file.
5
Adguard
adguard.com/en/adguard-android/overview.htmlAlso covers ad blocker · same kind of website
Block ads in Android apps and browsers with AdGuard without rooting the device.
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Pi-Hole
pi-hole.netSame kind of website
Block ads across a network with Pi-hole, which filters DNS requests for connected devices.
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AdGuard Home
adguard.com/en/adguard-home/overview.htmlSame kind of website
Block ads and tracking across a home network with AdGuard Home, a network-wide filtering service.
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Open source
Filter DNS requests with personalDNSfilter, which supports encrypted DNS and Java-enabled devices including Android.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Balena-AdGuard8 alternativespersonalDNSfilter5 alternativesPi-Hole22 alternativesAdguard8 alternativesAdAway13 alternativesAdGuard Home15 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Blocky?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Blocky are Balena-AdGuard, AdAway, and AdGuard.
Are there open-source alternatives to Blocky?
Yes: personalDNSfilter.
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